Magical Machair: A Guided Nature Walk | OH Wildlife Festival
Join us in a guided machair and beach walk for the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival! Learn about the formation and continued use of machair, search for wildflowers, bees and butterflies, and finish with a stroll along Barvas beach. This is a free event, however booking is essential. We will meet at Barvas Beach parking, and the walk will last 1.5 hours.
Join us in a guided machair and beach walk for the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival! Learn about the formation and continued use of machair, search for wildflowers, bees and butterflies, and finish with a stroll along Barvas beach. This is a free event, however booking is essential. We will meet at Barvas Beach parking, and the walk will last 1.5 hours.
→ Weather Appropriate Clothing
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera
→ Weather Appropriate Clothing
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera
Your guide will meet you at Barvas Beach. A What3Words location will be provided in your booking confirmation.
Your guide will meet you at Barvas Beach. A What3Words location will be provided in your booking confirmation.
Magical Machair: A Guided Nature Walk | OH Wildlife Festival
Join us in a guided machair and beach walk for the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival! Learn about the formation and continued use of machair, search for wildflowers, bees and butterflies, and finish with a stroll along Barvas beach. This is a free event, however booking is essential. We will meet at Barvas Beach parking, and the walk will last 1.5 hours.
Join us in a guided machair and beach walk for the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival! Learn about the formation and continued use of machair, search for wildflowers, bees and butterflies, and finish with a stroll along Barvas beach. This is a free event, however booking is essential. We will meet at Barvas Beach parking, and the walk will last 1.5 hours.
→ Weather Appropriate Clothing
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera
→ Weather Appropriate Clothing
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera
Your guide will meet you at Barvas Beach. A What3Words location will be provided in your booking confirmation.
Your guide will meet you at Barvas Beach. A What3Words location will be provided in your booking confirmation.
Surround yourself in one of the rarest habitats in Europe.
Join us for a peaceful 1.5 hour guided walk along the machair and shore, where we’ll explore the unique beauty of this rare coastal habitat. As we stroll, your guide will share insights into the formation of the machair and the vital role crofters play in rejuvenating and preserving this extraordinary landscape. Along the way, we’ll identify wildflowers, bees, and birds, uncovering the vibrant life that thrives here. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and gain a deeper appreciation for this remarkable ecosystem.
Target Species
Oystercatchers, ringed plover, curlews, red and white clovers, kidney vetch, bird's-foot-trefoils, marsh-orchids and various butterflies and bumblebees.
What's Included?
→A free event in collaboration with the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival.
→ Binoculars, guidebooks, and magnifying glasses for your use.